Graduation Rates at District Of Columbia Colleges

Graduate Rate 76.96%

Male 76.76%

Female 77.09%

Transfer-Out Rate 5.93%

Retention Rate
Full-time / Part-time 74% / 58%

District Of Columbia Colleges Graduation Rate

The average graduation rate of District Of Columbia colleges iss 76.96% - 6,582 students out of 8,552 candidates were completed their degree within 150% normal time (for example, within 6 years for students seeking a 4-year bachelors degree)). By gender, 2,570 male and 4,012 female students have graduated last year completing their studies in the period.

Graduation Rate By Gender
District Of Columbia colleges and universities
	Candidates	Completers	Graduation Rates
Total	8,552	6,582	76.96%
Male	3,348	2,570	76.76%
Female	5,204	4,012	77.09%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Graduation Rate by Gender

BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

For 4 years (or high) schools, 5,906 students completed their degree in 4 years and 554 finished in 5 years at District Of Columbia colleges. Additional 118 students graduated within 6 years.

Graduation Rates By Completion Periods
District Of Columbia Colleges
	Total	Male	Female
4 Year or Less	69.06%	67.89%	69.81%
5 Year	75.54%	74.85%	75.98%
6 Year	76.92%	76.73%	77.04%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities BS Degree Graduation Rates By Completion Periods

Retention Rate

By definition, retention rate is the percentage of students who return to a college for their sophomore year. The average retention rate of District Of Columbia colleges is 74.10% for full-time students and 58.43% for part-time students.

Retention Rates (2020-2021)
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
	Full-time	Part-time
Retention Rate	74.10%	58.43%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Retention Rate

Transfer-Out Rates

The average transfer-out rate at District Of Columbia colleges is 5.93%. The transfer-out rate is calculated by dividing students who have transferred out of other institution into total number of students (candidates) within 150% normal time.

Transfer-Out Rates
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
	Transfer-out	Total Students	Transfer-Out Rate
Total	507	8,552	5.93%
Male	127	3,348	3.79%
Female	380	5,204	7.30%

[Chart] District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities Transfer-Out Rates

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